PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title
Facilitator
Location
Based at Level 2, 3-5 New Row Dunfermline, working throughout Fife
Job Purpose
To plan and organise activities of volunteers (peer mentors) and service
users (young adults with learning and physical disabilities) and to oversee
the safe and successful outcome of these activities
REQUIREMENT
Education/Qualification
ESSENTIAL
Experience and Knowledge
Experience of supporting
young adults with disabilities.
Experience of team work and
or leadership of others
Knowledge of activities that
are available and appropriate
to young people.
Ability to work on own
initiative.
Good organising and
communication skills.
Skills and Abilities
Additional requirements
Current Driving License and
own transport.
Evening and weekend work
will be required on a regular
basis.
DESIRABLE
SVQ or other qualification or
suitable experience in social
care
Knowledge of risk assessments
and health and safety issues
relative to young people.
Experience of reporting to
others
Ability to motivate and
encourage team morale
among volunteers.
Good planning and reporting
skills.
IT Literacy
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Facilitator
Reporting to
Board Members
Period of Post
1 Year
Hours of work
16 Hours per week, including evenings and weekends, flexible.
Location
Based at 3-5 New Row Dunfermline
Job Purpose
To plan and organise activities of volunteers (peer mentors) and service users
(young adults with learning and physical disabilities) and to oversee the safe and
successful outcome of these activities
Key Responsibilities
Key Activities
To plan, organise and facilitate social activities relevant to needs and
abilities of young adults.
To record and report these activities for annual returns.
The postholder will be responsible for the following activities:
Organising and facilitating activities for young adults and peer mentors to
participate in social and leisure activities.
Consulting with board members, young adults and peer mentors to establish a
programme of events.
Evaluate and communicate any common interests between young adults and
peer mentors.
Encourage appropriate friendships and organise one to one activities and
smaller group activities.
Offer support and advice to peer mentors.
Investigate and evaluate activity opportunities.
Liaise with Family/Carers
Consult with new referrals (young Adults and Volunteers)
Manage cash float
Maintain accurate records of events and update other relevant paperwork
Manage and operate social media site
Networking with other agencies, organisations and services
Salary
£9.50 per hour
Holiday Entitlement
4 weeks per annum, plus pro rata public holidays